Looking back through all of the weddings I did last year I have so many favourite looks – some seasonal, some natural, quite a few sparkly glam looks and even a Lord of the Rings inspired wedding. From starting earlier than normal, weddings were busy all through the year. Summer weddings have always been...
If you were aware of the painful experimentation animals were subjected to in order for us to use certain cosmetics, would it make you think about the products you buy? A couple of months ago I decided to research animal testing for cosmetic use – because firstly I am an animal lover. I adore...
As a professional makeup artist, my kit is hugely important and I rely on using quality, high performance products when working on jobs – from brides, events/shows and magazine editorials. I also travel around a lot for work so I am always looking ways to travel lightly and efficiently. This is especially important when working...
Your wedding day should make you feel a million dollars and choosing your bridal makeup for the big day can be a daunting task. Some brides have a very clear vision of how they see themselves on their wedding day – having already imagined their dress, hairstyling and makeup since the first date (maybe the...
This morning I read (and shared) an article about the difference between editorial makeup and the ever growing insta-glam trend makeup. It was a thought provoking read for me as a Makeup Artist (who admittedly prefers the editorial style) and it explains the difference between the two types of makeup, the arguments for and against...
I have been using the Oils of Life facial oil recently from The Body Shop and I absolutely love it! It has become my new bed time skin treat. The Oils of Life facial oil is made up of 99% natural ingredients and is one of The Body Shop’s best selling products. The ingredients are...
If I had £1 for everyone who says to me “do you do that contouring?” or “I’m ok at makeup but I can’t do that contouring that you see them all doing”… Right, so lets start off by clearing something up – not everyone needs contouring. Infact hardly anyone needs it! It’s a trend which...
